Stir-Fried Water Spinach, Here are Various Healthy and Delicious Menus Suitable for Diet

Kapanlagi.com - One of the main problems when the intention to diet arises is the taste of food that is less delicious. Indeed, sugar and salt content should be reduced when on a diet. But that doesn't mean you can't consume delicious and varied processed foods, right.

Here are some delicious and suitable foods for a diet menu. You can also make them as side dishes or eat them directly without rice. 

1. Stir-Fried Water Spinach

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Water spinach is not only delicious but also packed with benefits. You may have heard that leafy green vegetables are the best friend in burning belly fat. According to the National Library of Medicine, spinach, lettuce, and of course water spinach are the right choices to help burn fat in the belly.

One healthy and tasty dish you can try for your diet is stir-fried water spinach. Simply sauté shallots, garlic, and chili until fragrant, then add the water spinach that has been rinsed clean after soaking in saltwater, and you can enjoy the delicious stir-fried water spinach.

Another alternative to make this dish healthier is to not add too much cooking oil. In addition, you can also use olive oil as a substitute for palm oil. According to Poltekkes Palembang, olive oil is believed to be healthier because it is low in bad fats (saturated fatty acids).

2. Broccoli Mushroom Oyster Sauce

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In addition to water spinach, another green vegetable that is good for dieting is broccoli. From the NHI.gov journal, it is explained about the importance of broccoli as a diet vegetable. Even this vegetable is known as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, immunomodulator, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, and anti-amnesia.

Several minerals and vitamins in this vegetable can provide a longer feeling of fullness. In addition, the phytochemical content in it can also increase fat burning in the body and help the body fight bloating.

Meanwhile, mushrooms are famous for their ability to lose weight and burn fat by regulating glucose levels in the blood. This plant-based food is also rich in protein. That's why it can increase metabolism in the body, which is effective for eliminating fat.

These two ingredients can be combined in a stir-fry dish with oyster sauce. The way to cook it is also easy. You only need to prepare various ingredients, namely broccoli, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 onion, some button mushrooms, and oyster sauce.

As usual, the broccoli and mushrooms can be washed first and then cut into small pieces. For the onion, it can be crushed and thinly sliced, then sautéed until fragrant. Then, add the broccoli and button mushrooms with water and oyster sauce.

3. Mashed Potato

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Potatoes are a carbohydrate that can be a substitute for rice. According to livestrong.org, the best way to cook potatoes is by boiling or baking them. Well, mashed potatoes are one healthy and delicious diet menu.

You can check various recipes on the internet. But, the easiest and tastiest way is usually by boiling and mashing the potatoes. Then, the potatoes can be mixed with various ingredients according to taste, such as full cream milk, cheese, and seasoning.

4. Stir-Fried Honey Shrimp

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This seafood-based menu is also suitable for a diet. Moreover, fresh shrimp itself already has a savory taste without the need for many seasoning ingredients. The most important thing is that shrimp is very low in calories and a low-fat source of protein.

There are many creative shrimp menu ideas. You can try a healthy and delicious diet menu, one of them is this honey stir-fried shrimp. First, make the seasoning by mixing honey, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper in a container.

Next, stir-fry the garlic with olive oil, then add the shrimp. After stirring for a while, pour in the honey mixture and butter. Wait until the shrimp turns golden yellow and the seasoning is absorbed, then serve with parsley leaves.

So, are you interested in trying these various menus? Besides being suitable for a diet, these menus are also healthy. Don't forget to take care of your health and exercise regularly for the success of your diet!

Author: Farhati Haqiya Silmi

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